Child Nutrition

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Kay Utsinger
Child Nutrition Specialist
806-677-5080
Contact Kay Utsinger by Email
 
Joy Lane
Child Nutrition Specialist
806-677-5081
Contact Joy Lane by Email

 
Danna Benge
Child Nutrition Secretary
806-677-5081
Contact Danna Benge by Email
Upcoming Events:   

April 16, 2010  Child Nutrition Financial Management  9 AM - 4 PM

April 17, 2010  Culinary Techniques: Cooking with Fish  10 AM - 2 PM

April 24, 2010  Culinary Techniques: Casseroles  10 AM - 2 PM

May 1, 2010      Culinary Techniques: Breakfast Items  10 AM - 2 PM

July 29, 2010    Eligibility Guidance/Application Training 9 AM - 4 PM

August 4, 2010  Summer Workshop  8 AM - 4 PM

August 5, 2010  Summer Workshop  8 AM - 4 PM

August 12, 2010  Food Based Food Production Records  9AM - 4PM

August 19, 2010  Child Nutrition Customer Service Training 10 AM - 3:30 PM
 
The purpose of the Child Nutrition Programs is to safeguard the health and well being of the nation's children by providing nutritionally adequate meals each school day. Training and Technical Assistance opportunities for district food service directors and other school administrators include:
  • New Food Service Director Training
  • Training and assistance to all district food service staff.
  • Training and assistance with regard to effective Child Nutrition program management
  • Training and assistance in effective financial management and all other Child Nutrition record keeping requirements
  • Training and assistance in reviews performed by TDA and/or USDA
  • Training and assistance with the School Meal Initiative (SMI)
  • Training and assistance in food purchasing and commodity processing
  • Training and assistance in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) - food safety and sanitation
  • Training and assistance in implementing a district's Wellness Policy
  • Maintain current laws, rules and policies affecting the Child Nutrition program
  • Facilitate the flow of information, concerns and interest among LEAs, ESCs, and TDA

 

Our services are provided through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Service. In accordance with Federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director,  Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call

(800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity employer.